Project 4 – Extended Project – Music Performance and Production

Extended Project Files:

REFLECTIVE MODELS FOR EVALUATION AND REFLECTION:

Sample Portfolios:

Other info:

PROPOSAL CHECKLIST:

Introduction to your extended project possibly reviewing previous projects to complete a strengths and skills mindmap and highlight areas for improvement
Initial idea/concept – explain your idea, including the video of you explaining it to the class and reflect on what you could improve.
Aims and Objectives for your project idea and Target Audience – this can come before or after the presentation.
Presentation – slides, video, peer feedback, tutor feedback, detailed evaluation of what you need to change
Draft Proposal (optional)
Proposal Form!!! This should include lots of sources in your bibliography and a detailed production plan and schedule.
Additional Pre-Production Documents could include:
Demos of songs (Lyrics, chord charts, audio)
Health and Safety (safe working practices and risk assessments)
Anticipated Problems and Solutions
Copyright and Legal Requirements (PRS, Public Liability Insurance for performance, PAT Testing)

Presentation ideas:

Why am I doing this project? Strengths skill, influences, previous projects/experience?
What is my project? Details
Aim(s) (what) and Objectives (How)
Target Audience
Personnel/Resource List – who/what will you need to complete the project
Collaborations – who will you be working with and what will their role be
Context – why and how is my project relevant to the music industry?
Research – What am I going to research and how? Primary/secondary? Books, journals, online, documentaries/video, etc.
Problem Solving – how will I solve problems and what methods/models will I use?
Health and Safety – what aspects apply to your project? risk assessments?
Budgets/Finances
Staging/sound/lighting design?
Planning – include a schedule, e.g. rehearsal planning, meetings, resources
Practical Skills – what practical skills will you need?
Presentation – how will you present your final product/project? How will you document your work?
Evaluation and Reflection – how and when will you do this? What models will you use?
Promotion – what promotional strategy/methods will you employ?